Jammu, Mar 30: The Jammu & Kashmir Dharmarth Trust has announced that, in the wake of outbreak of deadly coronavirus and advisory issued by the administration, there will be no Shobha Yatra or public celebrations during Ram Navami on the 2nd of April.In a statement issued here on Monday, Mubarak Singh, President of the Trust, said that in view of the national health emergency due to Coronavirus the Dharmarth Trust has cancelled the public celebrations of Ramnavami including the Shobha Yatra. He added that it is of utmost importance for the public to strictly follow social distancing practices and all preventive measures to break the chain of coronavirus. He further said that the Ramnavami rituals and Aarati will be performed by priests inside the Temple as per traditions furthermore, this will also be broadcast live on social media from Sri Raghunath Ji Temple so that devotees can participate virtually online and pray from home. He also hoped that people should refrain from public gatherings and celebrations as it is a hazard to public health and safety during the coronavirus outbreak.Every year the Dharmarth Trust along with other religious and social organisations carry out a Shobha yatra from Sri Raghunath Ji Mandir, through Jammu Old City celebrating Ramnavami.It is pertinent to mention that the Dharmarth Trust had closed all Temples and Shrines since 20th March under its management across Jammu and Kashmir divisions and not allowing entry of any visitors or pilgrims. The Trust has announced that they will be fully cooperating and strictly following public safety and health guidelines including orders issued by government authorities related to the coronavirus outbreak.